May 17-May 24

May, 2013

From screenings of Oscar-winning films to exhibits by television champions, the galleries light up with artwork new and old.  Work of Art winner Abdi Farah showcases his rugged, loose brushstrokes at the Staple Goods Gallery, while The Front continues its experimental ambiance with Vox Populi.  As usual, Thursday and Friday evenings bring sophisticated socializing with a Saxophone Quartet at the Ogden and a magical look at swamp life at the NOMA.  Check out a full list of what the galleries have to offer this week below:  

April 11-April 18

April, 2013

Add some art to your afternoon with one of the many new and old exhibits spanning from St. Claude to Magazine.  Supplement French Quarter Fest with musician photographs by Rolling Stones’ first editor of photography Baron Wolman, or check out the four new exhibits at The Front, including a look into the psychotherapists of L.A.  Of course, art spills into with the evening with Ogden After Hours and Friday Nights at NOMA.  Check out a full list of openings and ongoing exhibits below. 

State of the Art March 22-March 29

March, 2013

Art is everywhere in the Crescent City.  Even the flowers at NOMA have morphed into works from their permanent collection.  Check out the flora culture on the way to Hogs for the Cause before it’s dismantled and packed up at the end of this weekend.  As always, music, art and libations converge for some evening, end of the week fun at Ogden After Hours and Friday Nights at NOMA.  And don’t forget to catch Well Suited: The Costumes of Alonzo Wilson for HBO’s Treme before it closes at the end of the month.  Treme may be over, but the Indian culture is still very much alive.  See a full list of what’s new and old in the budding New Orleans art scene this week below:      

State of the Art March 8-March 15

March, 2013

Brighten up your week with vibrant colors, energetic brush strokes and new perspectives. Edward Bear Miller takes you on a tour through the wilderness with his rustic landscapes.  Examine objects of faith that helpped define Pope John Paul II.  Or, get in touch with a range of emotions with Stephanie Patton’s multimedia exhibit.  When the lights go out in the galleries, keep up your art buzz with some new music, shows and cocktails at Ogden After Hours and Friday Nights at NOMA.  See a full list of what’s new and old in the budding New Orleans art scene this week below:      

February 1-February 8

February, 2013

It’s the end of the month and even the museums are getting a fresh start.  The Longue Vue gardens host works by two talented brothers from New York City, Octavia gallery gives viewers a glimpse into urban society, and the Scott Edwards Gallery sees some changes with one photographer.  While Super Bowl festivities shutdown Ogden After Hours and NOMA nightlife for the week, art fanatics can rebel by following the light down to St. Claude for an Unsuper Bowl reception at the Staple Goods gallery Sunday.  Whether you’re in uptown, downtown or even Metairie there’s art waiting just around the corner to be admired.    

January 9-January 16

January, 2013

Second Saturday is upon us again. This week the New Orleans art scene stretches from Magazine to St. Claude to bring us new openings, picaresque paintings and some old ones as well. Have a night out at NOMA or an O so tasty cocktail at the Ogden, while perusing exhibitions of art, sculpture and photography.  Stroll down the streets on Saturday to see what galleries have in store this month.

December 3-December 10

December, 2012

Second Saturday is here, with new artwork up at galleries from St. Claude to Julia Street. Enjoy a five year anniversary reception at Homespace on St. Roch, and check out after hours art with music and food at Ogden and NOMA. Click through for this week's art beat.

November 15-November 22

November, 2012

This week on the art beat, folks can stroll down St. Claude and enjoy ongoing shows between their Fringe plays, and theatre people only have one weekend last to see The Importance of Being Earnest, at the CAC. Don’t miss out on after hours events with live music at NOMA and the Ogden throughout the weekend.

October 25-November 1

October, 2012

The beginning of the month was jam packed with artful fun, but art galleries are laying low as Halloween approaches. Don't miss after hours fun tonight at the Ogden, and hit up the CAC next door for a free discussion from keynote speaker Todd Elkin! Check out some ongoing exhibitions happening all over the city, from St. Claude, to Clio, to Julia St.